Lead Software Engineer; Automated Test Equipment

Lead Software Engineer (Automated Test Equipment)

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology?

We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

RoBAT Ltd. is a subsidiary of Mycronic, a global technology leader with a market valuation of approximately £3 billion. Based at our headquarters in Macclesfield, Cheshire, we have a talented, multi-disciplined, dynamic team designing and manufacturing high-value robotic machines for testing PCBs (printed circuit boards). By joining RoBAT Ltd. you are part of any organization that is a growing and innovative company where your contributions will truly make a difference.

You will have the ability to work in a hands‑on role that offers a variety of challenges with a friendly and supportive team with a shared commitment to quality and excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a new technology venture within an established engineering organisation.

We are developing the next generation of PCB test equipment designed to transform the way circuit boards are validated in manufacturing. By combining innovative technologies and advanced automation, we aim to deliver a step change in test capability, efficiency, and quality while creating a future significant new business opportunity.

We are looking for a lead software engineer to join our small, dedicated team, developing ATE equipment for PCBs. Someone who will bridge the gap between hardware operations and the technicians who operate the equipment. Translate complex test and measurement data into clean, easy-to-read visuals. Code the real-time software engine coordinating high-speed motion planning with backend hardware control and measurement systems.

• Lead software architecture and execution for Automated Test Equipment
• Integrate software and hardware for complex system including motion control, vision systems, measurement hardware.
• Design easy to use front end interface for end users and well as intermediate controls for system design and commissioning engineers

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Expert C++ and Python skills.
• Direct experience of hardware integration (motion control, vision systems etc)
• Experience of data visualisation
  , real-time charts to display complex result data.

Experience in one or more of:

• PCB manufacturing or electronic assembly
• Bare board test
• Electrical testing of PCBs
• High-speed digital electronics---Correction:
• High-speed digital electronics
• Robotics and motion control
• Machine vision
• Precision metrology
• Automated test equipment (ATE)

• Define a category-leading product.
• Work with a highly experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Influence technology strategy from day one.
• Join a start-up culture backed by an established engineering company.
• Competitive salary.
• Performance bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and training.
• International exposure with customers and co-workers located around the globe.

Onsite at our facility in Macclesfield, with regular attendance at our remote engineering facilities and customer sites as required.

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other…